Economies in the region are headed for a slowdown this year, driven by high inflation and the conflict in Sudan. Growth will decrease from last year’s 5.3% to 3.1% in 2023.
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The World Bank said in a report that the economic perspectives for the country are bleak. Restrictions imposed by Israel makes the Palestinian economy operate below its potential.
The North African Arab country is experiencing a severe lack of rainfall with projections of a “catastrophic” harvest, according to local agricultural entities. The problem could cause greater dependence on imports.
Most of the eight stadiums that hosted World Cup matches last year will be used for the Asian Cup in early 2024. Sports official said that based on the country’s hosting of the World Cup the Asian Cup will be “a true spectacle.”
Discover the story of Mansaf, a dish of lamb cooked in yogurt, served with rice and nuts, that was inscribed on UNESCO’s list of intangible cultural heritage.
This Sunday (2), influential oil-producing countries such as Saudi Arabia, Russia, and Iraq announced they would reduce oil production as of May. This measure was taken due to the recent drop in prices and the prospect of increased Chinese demand.
The United Arab Emirates’ president named his eldest son, Khaled Bin Mohamed Bin Zayed, as crown prince of Abu Dhabi, making him the country’s likely next leader.
Living in one of the five countries most exposed to the impacts of climate change, young Iraqis champion the use of environmentally friendly second-hand garments.
The king of Morocco announced the country joined the bid to host the centenary FIFA competition.
Gas company did a initial public offering on the Abu Dhabi Stock Exchange. It was the biggest demand ever seen for an IPO in the Middle East and North Africa.
The 46% net income growth in 2022 was due to surging oil prices after Russia invaded Ukraine.
António Guterres said the visit demonstrates the United Nations’ support in consolidating democratic institutions and human rights in Iraq.
Supermarkets in Lebanon started pricing goods in dollar as allowed by the local government. Each store has to announce the exchange rate it was using.
Archaeological finds could allow us to better know how populations lived in the first cities of the world. Among the discoveries are the remains of a primitive cooling system.